Life in the UK Test 12

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Question 1 of 24

1. Question

When do Scottish celebrate St Andrews Day?

23rd of March

1st of November

17th of March

30th of November

Correct

St Andrews Day, patron of the Scotland, is celebrated on the 30th of November.

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Question 2 of 24

2. Question

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

In the UK, many people continue to visit the countryside for holidays and for leisure activities such as walking, camping and fishing.

In the UK, many people continue to visit the countryside for holidays and for leisure activities such as boxing, surfing and sunbathing.

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Many people continue to visit the countryside for holidays and for leisure activities such as walking, camping and fishing.

Question 3 of 24

3. Question

Carrying a weapon of any kind (knife, gun or anything that is made or adapted to cause injury) is a criminal offence, even if it is for self-defence.

True

False

Correct

Incorrect

This statement is TRUE.

Question 4 of 24

4. Question

Which of the following is a fundamental principle of British life?

Intolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs

The rule of law

Obligation to do the military service

Comunism

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The fundamental principles of British life include: democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs and participation in community life.

Question 5 of 24

5. Question

In which year did Sir Alfred Hitchcock die?

1980

1976

1985

1982

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Incorrect

Sir Alfred Hitchcock died in 1980.

Question 6 of 24

6. Question

How many members form the United Nations Security Council?

25

18

15

20

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Incorrect

There are 15 members on the UN Security Council.

Question 7 of 24

7. Question

Which British playwright invented many words that are still common today in the English language?

William Shakespeare

Sir Edward Elgar

Dame Agatha Christie

Andrew Lloyd Webber

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Shakespeare had a great influence on the English language and invented many words that are still common today.

Question 8 of 24

8. Question

Magistrates and Justices of the Peace (JPs):

Usually work unpaid and do not need legal qualifications

Usually work unpaid but need legal qualifications

Have to be legally qualified and have competent salaries

Do not need to be qualified and have always a competent salary

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Incorrect

In England, Wales and Scotland Magistrates and Justices of the Peace (JPs) usually work unpaid and do not need legal qualifications.

Question 9 of 24

9. Question

How many types of rugby are practiced in the UK?

Rugby Union only

Rugby League only

Rugby Union and Rugby League

Rugby is not practiced in the UK

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Incorrect

There are two different types of rugby, which have different rules: union and league.

Question 10 of 24

10. Question

What is the abbreviation used for the elected members of the European Parliament?

EMPs

MEPs

MPs

MSPs

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Incorrect

Elections for the European Parliament are held every five years. Elected members are called members of the European Parliament (MEPs).

Question 11 of 24

11. Question

When did the War of the Roses come to an end?

1465

1485

1475

1445

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The War of the Roses ended with the Battle of Bosworth Field in 1485.

Question 12 of 24

12. Question

The right to liberty and security is not included among the principles of the European Convention of Human Rights.

True

False

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The right to liberty and security is one of the principles of the European Convention of Human Rights.

Question 13 of 24

13. Question

Which countries fought alongside Britain against Russia during the Crimean War?

France and Cyprus

Germany and Cyprus

Germany and Turkey

France and Turkey

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From 1853 to 1856, Britain fought with Turkey and France against Russia in the Crimean War.

Question 14 of 24

14. Question

What movie was directed by Mike Newell in 1994?

The 39 Steps

The Belles of St Trinian’s

Don’t Look Now

Four Weddings and a Funeral

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Four Weddings and a Funeral (1994) was directed by Mike Newell.

Question 15 of 24

15. Question

During the times of Elizabeth I, English settlers began to the eastern coast of Asia.

True

False

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In Elizabeth I’s time, English settlers first began to colonise the eastern coast of America.

Question 16 of 24

16. Question

What is the name of the first major railway built in Britain?

Eastern Railway

Eurostar

Great Western Railway

High Speed

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Incorrect

The Great Western Railway, which was the first major railway built in Britain.

Question 17 of 24

17. Question

Debates in the House of Commons are chaired by the Speaker.

True

False

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Incorrect

This statement is TRUE.

Question 18 of 24

18. Question

Boudicca, the queen of the Iceni, fought against:

The Normans

The Romans

The Vikings

The Greeks

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One of the tribal leaders who fought against the Romans was Boudicca, the queen of the Iceni in what is now eastern England.

Question 19 of 24

19. Question

Who should pay national insurance contributions in the United Kingdom?

Everybody under the age of 60

Almost everybody who is in paid work

Everybody under the age of 75

People with earnings over £20,000 per year

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Almost everybody in the UK who is in paid work, including self-employed people, must pay National Insurance Contributions.

Question 20 of 24

20. Question

What British musician wrote the oratorio ‘Messiah’, which is sung by choirs at Easter time?

Benjamin Britten

George Frederick Handel

Ralph Vaughan Williams

Sir William Walton

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George Frederick Handel wrote an oratorio, Messiah, which is sung regularly by choirs, often at Easter time.

Question 21 of 24

21. Question

What is the banknote with the lowest value in the UK?

£10

£5

£20

£2

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Incorrect

The banknote with the lowest value in the UK is the £5 note.

Question 22 of 24

22. Question

MPs, Assembly members, MSPs and MEPs details are listed in:

The Phone Book published by BT only

The Yellow Pages only

Both, the Phone Book, published by BT, and Yellow Pages

None of the above

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MPs, Assembly members, members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs) and MEPs are also listed in The Phone Book, published by BT, and in Yellow Pages.

Question 23 of 24

23. Question

What was the name of Sir Francis Drake’s ship?

Flagship

The Golden Hind

HMS Victory

HMS Wrestler

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Sir Francis Drake, one of the commanders in the defeat of the Spanish Armada, was one of the founders of England’s naval tradition. His ship, the Golden Hind, was one of the first to sail right around (‘circumnavigate’) the world.

Question 24 of 24

24. Question

Who is responsible for opening the new parliamentary session every year and making a speech summarising the government’s policies for the year ahead?

The Queen

The Speaker

The Prime Minister

The cabinet

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Incorrect

The Queen has important ceremonial roles, such as the opening of the new parliamentary session each year. On this occasion the Queen makes a speech which summarises the government’s policies for the year ahead.